How to fend off West Nile virus

As the height of West Nile Virus season approaches, the NJ Department of Health encourages everyone to take precautions to prevent mosquito-borne illness by wearing insect repellent and removing standing water from yards.

"Human cases of West Nile Virus typically appear from August through October, and residents should be careful to protect themselves," said Deputy Commissioner Dr. Arturo Brito. "Residents should take preventive measures like using repellent, wearing long sleeves, long-pants, covering doors and windows with screens and removing standing water on their property that breeds mosquitoes."

For additional information about West Nile Virus, visit state.nj.us/health/cd/westnile/brochure.pdf.